Reinstate for Dummies

Hey there! I'm here to help you understand the word "reinstate." Now, picture this: you are playing a game, and you accidentally break one of the rules. What happens next? Well, in order for the game to be fair and everyone to have a fair chance, the rule you broke needs to be set right again. That's kind of like what "reinstate" means!

So, let's break it down. "Reinstate" is made up of two smaller words: "re" and "instate." The "re" part means to go back or do something again, and the "instate" part means to establish something or make it official. When we put it all together, "reinstate" means to bring back or restore something that was once there or should be there.

Imagine you have a special toy that you really love, but then it breaks. It makes you sad, right? But then your parents fix it and it's like the toy is brand new again. That's a little bit like when something is reinstated! Something that was broken or lost is made whole again, just like your toy!

But wait, there's more! "Reinstate" can also have another meaning. Have you ever played a game or sport where you were taken out for a little while and then put back in to continue playing? That's called being reinstated too! It means you were allowed to rejoin the game, even if you had to take a short break.

Let's summarize what we've talked about: "reinstate" means to bring back or restore something that was once there or should be there, just like fixing a broken toy. It can also mean to let someone join back in after taking a break, like rejoining a game you were playing. So, the next time you hear the word "reinstate," think about restoring something or allowing someone to be part of something again!